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Orbi RBK853 Second Satellite unable to work using ethernet backhaul
I am now using ethernet wired connection only for one Satellite because I can never get the other satellite to work. Setup would have been star topology (if it works). Firmware: V3.2.16.6_1.4.4...
25 feet is a bit too close. 30ft for more is recommended distance.
I have tried swapping the RBS before as per my previous posts, the problem remains at the same location (ie different unit has the same problem)
About this -> 25 feet is a bit too close. 30ft for more is recommended distance.
What happens when it is too close? shouldn't it connect to any of these units?
So that means there is a wire cable problem at the one problem location or wire segment that feeds to this area has a problem.
Having too much wifi signal overlap can cause problems between the RBR and RBS. Placement is key as well as distance. Placement in a line out from the RBR can be used in will daisy chain the RBS. Placed in a star formation out from the RBR is common practice.
I think you could have misunderstood the problem.
RBS (ground floor) that is less than 30 ft to RBR is not the satellite having problem. It works perfectly fine. So I don't think interference is the issue here
RBS (2nd floor) that is unable to work using LAN is the problem. This RBS works when using wireless backhaul. It also works if RBS at ground floor is turned of and then use LAN for internet (meaning LAN/data point is not the problem)
Swapping these RBS I can still replicate the exact issues.
The main problem related to subject happens only when I'm trying to connect both RBS using LAN
I am thinking it could be setting in the router but not sure which to change. Read some thread about daisy chain setting but it's not available with AX units.
Contacted the support here and couldn't solve the problem. He offered to replace the units but I don't think that will solve the issues.
Anything else that I can try? Thank you.
So if you take both RBS to the same room as the RBR and ethernet connect them behind the RBR, do they appear in the RBRs web page correctly as wire connected?